Hubble images taken 25 years apart show big changes in the iconic Crab Nebula — Space photo of the week
Astronomers reveal new insight into an iconic supernova remnant’s evolution, structure and pulsar-driven growth over 25 years.
Category: Science
What would happen to Earth if the sun suddenly vanished?
Earth is habitable due to warmth from the sun. So what would happen if the sun disappeared?
Not even the Himalayas are immune to traffic smog
Smog from cars and trucks is an expected health hazard in big cities, but researchers from the University of Cincinnati found pollution from truck exhaust
NASA rover discovers first ruby-like crystals on Mars
Astronomers have detected small, ruby-like crystals embedded in Martian rocks, which may also hide sapphires created in the fury of meteorite impacts.
Reminders of Where We’ve Been, Where We’re Going
Moon rocks are seen during a March 24, 2026, event where NASA is outlining how the agency is executing the National Space Policy and accelerating
How to catch the full ‘Pink Moon’ in April followed by a ‘Blue Moon’ in May
April’s full moon, known as the Pink Moon, determines the dates of Passover and Easter. This year, it rises on April 1.
Why does cannabis give people ‘the munchies’?
A researcher explains how your body processes the THC from cannabis, resulting in “the munchies.”
Astronauts will ‘absolutely be test subjects’: NASA’s moon plans pose big questions — and big risks
Experts say building a lunar colony within the next decade, as NASA and Elon Musk want to, will require finding solutions to problems we don’t
A gut microbe linked to the Mediterranean diet boosts muscle strength in mice
Researchers are exploring the prospect of using gut bacteria to boost muscle strength, after zeroing in on a microbe that does this in mice
Top 5 health and fitness products to buy during spring sales (and 2 to skip)
How to shop smart and save money on fitness trackers, workout equipment, sportswear, air purifiers, toothbrushes, and other health and fitness products.
Science news this week: NASA announces nuclear rocket, space reproduction proves difficult, and why weed gives people the munchies
March 28, 2026: Our weekly roundup of the latest science in the news, as well as a few fascinating articles to keep you entertained over
Polluted air can generate power
Researchers from the University of Antwerp and KU Leuven have succeeded in developing a process that purifies air and, at the same time, generates power.
Leaf litter has slower decomposition rate in warm temperatures than previously thought
The time it takes for a leaf to decompose might be the key to understanding how temperature affects ecosystems, according to Kansas State University ecologists.
Save 20% on our all-time favorite air purifier ahead of the hay fever season
The Levoit Core 600S-P takes the top spot in our guide to the best air purifiers for allergies — and now, you can get it